Master Plan
Welcome to the Town's website archive for the Franklin Community Master Plan.
In March of 2023, the Town Council formed a Master Plan Committee to review and develop a new ten year Master Plan for the Town of Franklin. Please visit the new website for the 2023 Master Plan process here:
Link to Master Plan Update Committee
Plans
What is a Master Plan?
According to Chapter 41 Section 81D of the General Laws of Massachusetts a Master Plan is:
“A statement through text, maps, illustrations or other forms of communication, that is designed to provide a basis for decision making regarding the long-term physical development of the municipality…”
A Master Plan consists of the following elements as defined by the M.G.L. Chapter 41 Section 81D.
- Land Use
- Housing
- Economic Development
- Circulation
- Open Space and Recreation
- Natural, Cultural and Historic Resources
- Community Services and Facilities
- Sustainability
- Goals and Policies
- Implementation